Holo/OR, industrial partner of Laser Components, has developed a diffractive optical element (DOE) that significantly accelerates the laser brazing process for hot-dip galvanised metal sheets
Technological advancements at Laser Components’ partner Holo/OR have made possible a single polychromatic element which converts a Gaussian beam to a collimated top-hat
II‐VI announced the introduction of its freeform beam shaping laser optics for fibre and direct diode laser applications
Diffractive Multifocal lenses (MF) are widely used for glass cutting applications
The new diffractive double-spot elements from Holo/OR have an efficiency of 97%;
previous standard versions only achieved 81%.
Using the new Zoom Beam Expander from Laser Components, both the laser spot size and focus height can be adjusted in real time
Fiberguide’s fibre endcaps increase power handling tolerances of optical fiber cores for high power assemblies
Edmund Optics has introduced flat top beam shapers that convert a Gaussian beam to a flat top profile
Coherent has introduced a fibre-to-fibre coupler and RQB fibre optic cables
Edmund Optics has introduced Techspec LC (low cost) fixed YAG beam expanders
After the international laser technology congress AKL, in Aachen in May, Matthew Dale learned that dramatic increases in power are on the horizon for ultrafast lasers
Greg Blackman finds that new EU PPE regulations mean that laser safety eyewear must have an operational lifespan, a change that will impact manufacturers and users alike
Keely Portway looks at how digitally networked laser machines, along with additive systems, will help improve production efficiency in the factories of the future